Overview
Apply for The Experiment Summer 2027 Programs for high school students. Explore summer abroad and virtual exchange opportunities in more than 10 countries.
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The Experiment Summer 2027 Programs offer high school students summer abroad and virtual exchange opportunities in more than 10 countries. These programs focus on hands-on, community-based learning, and most are open to students who have completed grades 9–12 and have not yet entered college.
Application Deadline:
15 February 2026 (Enrollment requests submitted after February 15 are not guaranteed)
Tell Me About The Program:
The Experiment in International Living offers immersive summer abroad and virtual exchange programs for high school students . Organized by World Learning, the programs combine hands-on cultural experiences in local communities with thematic learning (such as language, leadership, and social issues) . Through group travel, host family stays, interactive workshops, and cross-cultural exchanges across over 10 countries, participants build global competency, maturity, and lifelong cross-cultural connections .
Which Fields are Eligible?
Cross-Cultural Exchange, Global Leadership, Language & Culture, Environmental Sustainability, Community Service, and Social Issues .
Type:
High School Summer Abroad & Virtual Cultural Exchange Program
Who can Apply?
Summer Abroad Programs: Open to high school students who have completed 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade but have not yet entered college or university.
Virtual Exchange Programs: Open to high school students aged 14–19 currently enrolled in high school who have not yet started college.
Admissions Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate high motivation, proven maturity, open-mindedness, curiosity about host cultures, and the ability to thrive in group settings with peers and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Technical & Passport Requirements: Virtual applicants need regular internet access and basic English competency. Summer abroad applicants must possess (or immediately apply for) a passport valid through February following the program’s conclusion.
How are Applicants Selected:
Prospective participants are evaluated through their online application (including short written responses and homestay letters) and an interview with an admissions staff member evaluating maturity, motivation, and intercultural readiness .
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Global (open to U.S. and non-U.S. high school students worldwide; non-U.S. citizens are responsible for securing necessary entry visas and travel clearance) .
Where will the Program be Taken?
In-person across 10+ host countries worldwide (featuring local homestays) or online via interactive digital exchange platforms .
How Many Participants:
Multiple cohorts across domestic and international exchange program locations .
What is the Benefit of the Program:
Intercultural Immersion: Direct immersion in local communities through homestays, language learning, and cultural engagement.
Global Networking: Building lifelong friendships and cross-cultural networks with international peers and leaders.
Skill Development: Hands-on leadership training, thematic knowledge, adaptability, and cross-cultural competence.
How Long Will it Last:
Summer term duration (varying from several weeks abroad to virtual exchange sessions) .
How to Apply:
Create an online applicant account via The Experiment application portal.
Complete the online application form with student and parent/guardian contact information.
Complete and submit short written response essays.
Upload required supporting documents (copy of valid passport, homestay letter, and photo for abroad programs).
Complete a short admissions interview with an Experiment staff member.
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